Ivy League Celebrities

John Legend

John Legend was reportedly offered scholarships to Harvard University, Georgetown University and Morehouse College, but chose to attend the University of Pennsylvania to study English. The singer graduated in 1999. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff

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From Natalie Portman to Emma Watson, these well-read thespians are some of the brightest stars in Hollywood. Keep clicking to find out which celebrities attended Ivy League schools. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff

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Conan O'Brien entered Harvard University in 1981 to study history and literature. O'Brien, who worked as a writer for the school's humor magazine, graduated magna cum laude in 1985. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff

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John Legend was reportedly offered scholarships to Harvard University, Georgetown University and Morehouse College, but chose to attend the University of Pennsylvania to study English. The singer graduated in 1999. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff

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Rashida Jones graduated from Harvard in 1997 with a degree in religion and philosophy. The former "Parks and Rec" actress was a member of the "Hasty Pudding Theatricals" club and served as musical director for the school's a cappella group. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff

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Tommy Lee Jones graduated cum laude from Harvard with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1969. The "Men in Black" actor was nominated as a first-team All-Ivy League selection for football. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff

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One of Portman's more notable quotes is that she would "rather be smart than a movie star." Mission accomplished. The "Black Swan" actress graduated from Harvard University in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff

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Kaling, who played the role of Kelly Kapoor on "The Office," was a Dartmouth College graduate. Kaling was a member of the improvisational comedy troupe "The Dog Day Players" and an a cappella group called "The Rockapellas." - XFINITY Entertainment Staff

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Gyllenhaal, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in "Brokeback Mountain," earned an undergraduate degree from Columbia University where he studied eastern religions and philosophy. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff

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